After Dark It Looks Twice As Cool

Aquatopia is one of those rides that, despite having a cool design and a technological edge, somehow doesn't translate into "fun". For those not familiar with the attraction, Aquatopia is sort of a spin-off of Disneyland's Autopia, the main differences being the ride takes place on the water and your ride vehicle drives itself thanks to a trackless local positioning system. While the concept is interesting, the experience itself falls flat as you slowly maneuver and spin your way through the rocky shallows of Port Discovery.

 

Fortunately, the attraction itself is pretty fun to watch. The pods themselves (which you can see more clearly here) sport an interesting look and have a few bells and whistles attached, not to mention, of course, the simple beauty of the land itself. What I really liked about Port Discovery was that it was located on the edge of the park backing up to the bay. Here the park berm was deliberately built low, allowing the ocean to provide a natural (and completely realistic) backdrop to the area.

 

Needless to say, if you find yourself in Tokyo DisneySea, make sure you stop by and check out Port Discovery.

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